governorship
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡəvɝnɝˌʃɪp// UK //ɡˈʌvənəʃˌɪp// gov·er·nor·ship
n. the position of being a governor, or the time you spend in that role. It can also mean the power or authority a governor has.
n. the office, tenure, or authority of a governor. Refers to both the position itself and the period during which a person holds it.
She is seeking the governorship of the state.
The candidate spent months campaigning across the state to secure the governorship before the election.
The transition of the governorship requires a careful hand to ensure that the new administration maintains the stability established by its predecessor.